Cobar Regional Airport is located 5km southwest of Cobar’s Town Centre. It is currently owned, operated and maintained by Cobar Shire Council. The Airport has operated since the mid 1960’s. The first plane to land in Cobar was actually in 1924 at Dalton Park which is now the location of the Racecourse.
The Airport provides an efficient access option for the substantial mining industry, also providing access to NSW Health Services and the general population.
Cobar Regional Airport was upgraded with funding from Restart NSW Fund Resources for Regions. The upgrade included reconstruction of the pavement to allow larger aircraft to land and a new lighting system that is CASA compliant.
Cobar Regional Airport (YCBA) is an approved non-precision GPS assisted Airport.
The main strip has an operational length of 1520m, and is 30m wide. There is an additional 210m that is sealed. The Cross Strip is also sealed and has an additional length of 900m, and is 24m wide.
To apply for a pavement concession complete this form and forward it to the Aerodrome Manager at [email protected] or phone 02 6836 5888 for more information.
AIRPORT: 0408 649 003
Refuelling facilities are currently operated by Skyfuel. Avgas and Jet A1 are available onsite. Afterhours refuelling is available by phoning the Airport number. If this number is unresponsive please call 0400 755 027. (Call out charges only apply on weekends, and between 4pm and 7am weekdays).
Cobar Regional Airport offers land leasing arrangements for Hangars. Please contact the Director of Finance and Community Services on 02 6836 5888 for more information.
There is a terminal building with toilets and tea and coffee making facilities.
Car parking is available free of charge to all Airport users. Passengers utilising the car park are reminded that their vehicles are left at their own risk and Council will not accept any claims occurring from damage or theft from vehicles.
Taxi services are available for travel to and from Cobar Regional Airport. Please visit the Community Services Directory section of our website for Taxi numbers.
Click here to access Cobar Regional Airports Fees and Charges.
